Sex-and race-specific associations of protein intake with change in muscle mass and physical function in older adults: the Health, Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study.
Elstgeest LEM, Schaap LA, Heymans MW, Hengeveld LM, Naumann E, Houston DK, Kritchevsky SB, Simonsick EM, Newman AB, Farsijani S, Visser M, Wijnhoven HAH; Health ABC Study.
Elstgeest LEM, et al.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2020 Jul 1;112(1):84-95. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqaa099.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2020.
PMID: 32520344
Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Protein intake recommendations advise 0.8 g/kg body weight (BW)/d, whereas experts propose a higher intake for older adults (1.0-1.2 g/kg BW/d). It is unknown whether optimal protein intake differs by sex …
BACKGROUND: Protein intake recommendations advise 0.8 g/kg body weight (BW)/d, whereas experts propose a higher …